2021 Dodge Challenger

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2021 Dodge Challenger
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:18:35.071Z

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2021: 19 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	1
2008	10
2009	133
2010	299
2011	193
2012	253
2013	179
2014	148
2015	126
2016	78
2017	49
2018	75
2019	59
2020	20
2021	19
2022	9
2023	41

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH

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The cars light notifications on instrument cluster panel turned on all of them at the same time while accelerating jerking the car on freeway I have video of that happening and can provide it upon request it did caused a minor accident but I...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240101

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

While operating my vehicle at road speed the electric steering rack failed. This rendered the steering inoperative. It was impossible to steer the vehicle. Not only is this situation extremely dangerous and deadly, there was no advanced warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260716

Also filed under STEERING

AIR BAGS

4 of 19 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY

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Left frontal Collision between drivers side head assembly and center front of car- with white tail deer about 100-120 lbs. , causing extensive damage to car. $19,000. Payout from progressive for those extensive repairs. And airbags never deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220430

The contact owned a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 55-65 MPH when the vehicle hydroplaned, as a result, the vehicle struck a guard rail head-on and spun out of control.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220222

POWER TRAIN

3 of 19 total reports mention: power train.

ENGINE

3 of 19 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE

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The contact owns a 2021 Dodge SXT. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a standstill, it caught on fire without warning. The fire marshals extinguished the flames. A report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot.

NHTSA ODI report, 20211008

STRUCTURE

2 of 19 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210831 — visibility

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 21V516000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211005 — electrical system

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions.

Remedy: Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140.

Campaign 21V664000 — check if this car was fixed